A Tale of Two Cities

A cautionary contrast of realities facing historic instruments in Hamburg, Germany, and at the University of Pennsylvania’s Irvine Auditorium in Philadelphia.

Program Broadcast dates:

November 3, 1997

Featured Organs:

Parts of the Saint Jacobi instrument, dating back to its earliest incarnation in 1516, were incorporated by Arp Schnitger in his famous 60-stop, 100-rank design of 1693. Despite changing tastes and war’s destruction, the essential elements of this organ have cast their compelling spell for three centuries, its grandeur enhanced by a recent and thorough federally-funded multi-million dollar restoration.